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J531 NLL

1992 Jaguar Xjs

Beige Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,997 mi
Last recorded38,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Jaguar Xjs90,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ531 NLL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 38,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 38,994 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 38,618 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,760 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,758 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,123 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,118 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 34,114 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 34,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (dangerous) ()

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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J531 NLL is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs in Beige with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 90,655 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J531 NLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 34 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J531 NLL registered?

J531 NLL is a 1992 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J531 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J531 NLL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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